Pacified America So Much Less Murderous

“The last three years have
been a contrarian’s delight—just when you expect the bananas to hit
the fan.”
—Oh my God, right? Although
in this case specifically, that is UC Berkeley law professor
Frank Zimring, expressing his pleasure that violent crimes are
hugely down in the U.S., despite massive unemployment and recession
and fewer (well, comparatively fewer) people in prison. Yes it’s
true! The people are finally satisfied with the reality TV
programming, so now there be less hurting of everybody up in here.
Speaking of! The two NYC police officers on trial for rape? The
case is now
on the fifth day of jury deliberations, and the jury has asked
to hear the victim’s testimony read. What does that generally mean
again, lawyers?